Serif Contrasted Onsi 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' and 'Mikaway' by Berthold, 'Century 751' by Bitstream, '21 Cent' by Letterhead Studio-YG, 'Firas' and 'New Caledonia' by Linotype, 'Bodoni PT' by ParaType, 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, dramatic, formal, classic, authoritative, elevated tone, display impact, editorial voice, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, pairing thick main stems with very thin hairlines and finely cut serifs. The letterforms are upright and sturdy, with crisp bracketless joins and sharp, clean terminals that give edges a chiseled clarity. Proportions lean generous in width with open counters and a steady, classical rhythm; the lowercase shows a traditional double-storey a and g, while figures are robust and readable with clear weight concentration on verticals.
This style performs best in headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other large-size settings where the thin strokes can stay intact and the contrast can read as intentional refinement. It is also a strong candidate for magazine and book-cover typography, luxury-oriented branding, and formal identity systems where a classical serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is elegant yet emphatic—suited to conveying authority and sophistication while still feeling punchy and attention-getting. Its pronounced contrast and crisp detailing suggest a refined, editorial personality with a slightly theatrical edge when set large.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical high-contrast serif model: assertive, wide-set letterforms for presence, combined with precise hairlines and crisp serifs for elegance. It aims to deliver a premium editorial look that remains highly legible and structured in display use.
At text sizes the fine hairlines and delicate serifs create a pronounced light–dark texture, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect color on the page. The ampersand and numerals share the same sharp, formal construction, helping the set feel consistent across display typography and short-form copy.